Written by Tom Ziemer University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a promising technique for treating osteoarthritis using therapeutic blood clots activated by messenger RNA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting roughly 33 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It occurs when cartilage in […]
With help from the UW Health Kids orthopedic surgery team, James, 5, is nearing completion of treatment for his condition. He’s also the kind of kid who doesn’t let something like clubfoot hold him back from playing sports and loving life. With help from the UW Health Kids orthopedic surgery team, James, 5, is nearing […]
Patellar tendon injuries, common among athletes and active individuals, can derail lives with chronic pain and restricted mobility. Recognizing the significant negative impact these injuries have on the quality of life for those suffering from them, researchers at UW hope to revolutionize treatment and help affected patients reclaim their active lives. Led by Naoaki Ito, […]
Last month, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) announced the 2024 OTA Award winners. Among the honorees was Dr. David Goodspeed, associate professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Goodspeed earned the 2024 Mentorship Award for his contributions “to the clinical, academic, […]
Last month, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) at UW–Madison announced the recipients of its 2024 Translational Basic and Clinical (TBC) pilot awards. Among the 11 projects funded is a study led by Jack Martin, PhD, a research scientist in the University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and Scott Crawford, PhD, […]
